"I am troubled in my spirit in a dimension I heretofore would have found inconceivable. The cause of my present state was a crucifixion on this Friday past." So begins The Centurion's Letter, the first of thirteen narratives which are fictionalized glimpses into the life of Jesus and those whose lives were radically changed by their encounter with Him. Peer into Mary's heart and mind after the angel told her she was to be the mother of Messiah. Feel her despair when Joseph doubted her, and sojourn wearily with her on the hard road to Bethlehem. Relive the happy moment of Jesus' birth from the vantage point of a simple shepherd who felt unworthy of Messiah's blessings. Share the joy that Mary and Joseph experienced in raising Jesus, and weep when Mary's heart is pierced along with her Son at the Cross. Know the indescribable hope she and Mary Magdalene experienced at the Garden on Resurrection morning while Pilate was consumed with fear, shame, and confusion. Understand the intimate touch of Jesus that forever changed the lives of Matthew, Peter, John, and Paul. Allow your heart to burst with anticipation for the poor widow who quietly gave everything she had to God while Jesus looked on. Originally written to be read aloud for Easter, Christmas and other services, these narratives have blessed countless people for over forty years and now are compiled as a devotional to be enjoyed any time. As you step behind the curtain to see these Biblical characters as you have never seen them before, the fierce love of God will grip your heart, just as it did the Centurion.